Timloc and Manthorpe access panels are available in a variety of practical square and rectangular sizes. The table below provides an easy-to-read breakdown of the access panel sizes accessible to our customers. Most of these sizes are available with fire-rated steel access panels that provide up to 60 minutes of protection.

Access panels are available with both picture frame (left) and beaded frame (right) edging, allowing you to blend the access panel into the plaster for a cleaner finish or choose a picture frame finish.

One of the most effective current thermal insulation solutions is vacuum insulated panels (VIPs). They have gained popularity in recent years and are now the best option for energy conservation, especially when available space is limited. The advantages of using VIPs outweigh the costs. The key benefits of using vacuum insulated panels are as follows.

For decades, vacuum insulated panels (VIPs) have been used. They have, however, only recently made their way into the construction business. In both residential and commercial applications, many contractors now choose VIPs to typical PIR, EPS, or XPS insulation boards. The fundamental reason for this is that they provide unrivaled performance in terms of obtaining goal U-values.

A VIP, as the name implies, is made up of a rigid thermal insulation panel that has been evacuated and vacuum-sealed within a gas-tight film. VIPs conduct extremely little heat due to their near-complete lack of air. In all applications, this gives high thermal efficiency. The majority of VIPs on the market will also be coated in a low-emissivity face, which reduces heat loss through radiation. In like-for-like tests, VIPs will outperform most alternative insulating systems and will guarantee long-term reliability.

Aside from their thermal efficiency, VIPs offer a variety of other advantages. The fact that they are incredibly thin, for example, makes them ideal for situations where space is limited. This is true when renovating an existing home, but it is equally useful when designing a new one. You will not only save space in the floors, walls, and ceilings, but you will also save money by not having to excavate or lift impacted flooring in the building.

The Kingspan OPTIM-R system is one of the most popular VIP options. OPTIM-R is a high-performance next-generation insulation solution designed to give great thermal performance in the thinnest possible construction. OPTIM-R delivers the highest level of efficiency for floors and balconies, with an old design value thermal conductivity of 0.007 W/mK.

Kingspan OPTIM-R is a custom-made product. Please click here to obtain a quote from our team.